Sunday's Long Run

Back on the road this morning for the weekly long run. It is the one that feels me with absolute dread to the point that helping 'the trousers' (adoring wife) with the painting was preferable, and believe me I absolutely hate any DIY.

Anyway I ran a similar route to the TW ½ half marathon i.e. to Langton Green, through Speldhurst and up the long hill to Southborough and then back home. All in all exactly 9 miles at a pace of 9:06mins per mile which equates to a 2:00 hour ½ marathon. Not too shabby but definitely aiming to improve to a 1:45 time. Should help if I have more than a cup of tea before I go out…

Until next time Amigos…

Running in the Snow

Braved the snow, wind and freezing conditions last night to go running as I missed one on Monday. Probably not the best idea I have had but I am a stubborn little so and so. But anyway ventured out at 8:00pm and after slipping around like Bambi on ice and nearly breaking an ankle I got into my stride.

With the snow driving in my face I imagined myself as Hillary forcing his way  to the top of Everest with sheer single minded determination, then slipped again on the snow, thought ‘sod this for a game of soldiers’, went home and drank red wine.

Until next time…

Second Run

Completed my second run last night, bl**dy cold and bl**dy hard work. Thought I would include some hill work as I am now a seasoned runner. I think with the power of hindsight (which is unusual for a man to have as only women normally benefit from this god given gift) it was a little premature.

Anyway I survived it and will be putting in a gentle run tomorrow and then a long one on Sunday. Fortunatley enough it will be on the coast with my son riding his bike in front of me saying how easy it is and why am I so red. I will obviously update you all (just under 1000 followers now!) once I have got my breath back and 'marathon man' has gone.

More importantly it is now five minutes to beer o'clock on a friday evening so I am off...

First Run Tonight

First run tonight, hence why I am in the office trying to find an excuse not to leave! Saying that I have already gone out and bought a new pair of running shoes (as one does) so at least I have all the gear and no idea.

Have to say that the biggest incentive to get out there is the amount of money that has already been kindly donated by friends and family, I am very, very grateful.

Oh and lastly I need to statrt thinking about a fancy dress costume, I was thinking along the lines of Hello Kitty as Lulu loves her, we shall see…